Category Archives: English

The English words nobody can explain

Posted on December 6, 2025 by agogo22

[…] Let’s explore some English mysteries. And go to https://ground.news/robwords to see how language shapes our perspectives. Save 40% for unlimited access to the Vantage Plan through my link. Some of the most ordinary words in English have origins that … Continue reading →

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The weirdest verb in English

Posted on December 6, 2025 by agogo22
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Grammarian drops into Errorist’s secret L’error

Posted on November 20, 2025 by agogo22

Part III – The Grammarian saga continues . . . Professor Grammarian visits Misprint Manor to spring a daring trap for the diabolical Errorist. […]

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Language Expert Answers Word Origin Questions | Tech Support | WIRED

Posted on October 23, 2025 by agogo22

University of Cambridge Research Fellow Dr. Stephen Turton joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about the logic (and many quirks) of the English language. Why are so many English words not pronounced the way they’re spelled? Why is … Continue reading →

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What did North, South, East & West originally mean?

Posted on October 23, 2025 by agogo22

[…] From mountain high to valley low, Rob Watts and Jess Zafarris are exploring the origins of geography words. 🐻‍❄️ Why are the poles called ‘poles’? 🗻 What is the difference between a hill and a mountain? 🧭 What do … Continue reading →

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why is OUGH so tough, though?

Posted on September 25, 2025 by agogo22
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How could one man write a dictionary? | SAMUEL JOHNSON

Posted on August 14, 2025 by agogo22

[…] Samuel Johnson’s 1755 dictionary was one heck of an achievement. But it is also far from perfect. In this episode, Jess and Rob discuss some of the more amusing entries within its pages, and even the words that landed … Continue reading →

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Why is it called a ‘cockpit’? | AVIATION WORDS

Posted on August 7, 2025 by agogo22

Welcome aboard flight WU321 bound for Etymology Island. In this episode, Rob and Jess take to the skies and soar through the word origins of a multitude of aviation terms. ✈️ Is it an ‘airplane’ or an ‘aeroplane’? 🐓 Why … Continue reading →

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STRESS-SHIFT: stress, accent, and rhythm EXPLAINED

Posted on July 27, 2025 by agogo22

[…] The stresses shown in dictionaries are so often different from the reality of English speech. To understand why, we need to unpack STRESS, ACCENT and RHYTHM! For animations, a big thankyou to Marta at / @3dprintsandleaves 0:00 Introduction 3:36 … Continue reading →

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Why are people saying Chalant?

Posted on July 24, 2025 by agogo22
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